Car Market

Ford tops fleet popularity poll with Mondeo

After Ford boosted its UK car fleet market leadership in 2009, the Ford Mondeo has now become "Britain’s most popular fleet car", according to FleetDirectory.co.uk readers.

Business fleets focus on fuel costs and emissions

Britain’s business car fleets made impressive progress in reducing their carbon emissions last year, according to the latest figures from the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association.

New Astra encased in giant snow globe

Vauxhall Motors provided a sneak preview of a giant, bespoke snow globe, specially designed and built for the hotly-awaited Vauxhall Ice Skate event.

Kia makes motorsport debut at Daytona International Speedway

Following six months of round-the-clock vehicle build-up and testing in preparation for the 2010 GRAND-AM Continental Tyre Sports Car Challenge season, Kia Motors’ first-ever U.S. motorsports program reaches the track later this week with two Forte Koups competing in the ‘Fresh From Florida 200’ at Daytona International Speedway on January 29.

New law to keep banned drivers off UK and Irish roads

A new law to keep disqualified drivers off UK and Irish roads comes into force today. As a result of a groundbreaking agreement between the British, Irish and Northern Ireland Ministers, UK drivers disqualified for serious motoring offences in Ireland will no longer escape punishment when they return home.

Euro NCAP's top five achievers of 2009

For the first time, Euro NCAP can now release its top five safest cars of 2009, based on their maximum five star award and their overall score. Top of this list is the Volkswagen Golf VI that was first tested in 2008 under the former rating scheme and was re-released in 2009.

2010 could be the year of the used car

Independent car advice site honestjohn.co.uk believes that 2010 could be the year of the good value used car. But, in the aftermath of the worse winter spell for more than 20 years, it’s also warning used car buyers to be especially watchful over vehicle condition before doing a deal.

Ford Fiesta joins AA Driving School Fleet

Ford’s position as Britain’s top choice for learner-drivers has been underlined with the announcement of a major new vehicle supply deal with the AA Driving School.

Diesel drives used car sales

In the New Year, we all want to shed a few pounds – and in 2010, UK drivers seem to be leading the way. As fuel prices creep ever upwards, motorists are switching from petrol to diesel models in an effort to lose £££s at the pumps.

Honda Insight hybrid even more affordable

Honda's Insight has reaffirmed its status as the most affordable hybrid car on the market with a brand new PCP offer. Customers can now get behind the wheel of the Insight SE for just £199 per month.

New benchmark for electric vehicle fast-charging

Electric vehicle manufacturer THINK has announced that it will work with AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) (AV), a leading developer and supplier of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, to pursue demonstration and commercial projects using AV’s level III fast-charge system and the THINK City electric vehicle.

Ricardo and Growth Energy collaborate on extreme ethanol optimization

It was announced today at the Washington Auto Show that Ricardo and Growth Energy are to collaborate on a project which will bring together for the first time the shared skills and expertise of a global leader in automotive and clean energy technology with America’s foremost body representing US ethanol.